A Bunny for Baby by Mathilde (1930s)

A Bunny for Baby

Knitting
Teazle Wool
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
6.5 stitches = 1 inch
in garter stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
12" tall, 15" including the ears
English
This pattern is available for free.

Peter Bunny is a cuddlesome fellow and a good companion for baby. He can stand any amount of rough play and never hits back. Moreover, he can be unstuffed and washed when he gets too grubby.

KNIT this attractive toy for any youngster you happen to know and watch his face light up with joy.

MATERIALS 2 oz of grey Teazle wool and 1 oz of white; a pair of No 12 steel knitting needles; 1 yard of pink ribbon, 2 black shoe-buttons; kapok for stuffing; a few white bristles from a very soft brush; and a few yards of fine pink wool.

MEASUREMENTS: Length from head to base, 12 inches—including ears, 15 inches.

TENSION: 6½ stitches to 1 inch in width.